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Department: Mechanical Engineering
Job Summary:
This position provides a service to the Mechanical Engineering Department, the School of Engineering, and the University of Mississippi. The incumbent machines, designs, builds, and repairs a variety of equipment for the purpose of instruction and research. Incumbent is responsible for supervising work in the shop and laboratory and maintaining the shop and lab equipment. Job Description:
These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.
• Machines parts for the Mechanical Engineering Department and the School of Engineering as per schedule, incorporating design changes and modifications as needed. • Interacts effectively with and supervises the work of students and faculty in the shop, particularly with respect to safety. • Maintains appropriate inventory of departmental equipment, tools, and supplies. • Sets-up and maintains undergraduate laboratory equipment and exercises.
Job Responsibilities:
Examples of Work Performed:
• Operates machine shop equipment including manual lathes, milling machines, grinders, cutters, sheet metal equipment, drill presses, welders, soldering irons, saws, and wood-working equipment, operates CNC machines, and uses CAD/CAM tools. • Interacts effectively with students and faculty in order to plan, schedule, and deliver work requiring the use of machine shop equipment. • Works from verbal or written instructions, plans, drawings, and specifications of various details to determine materials to be used. • Inspects and tests completed work for accuracy and performance as specified in instructions. • Sets up laboratory equipment and exercises. • Constructs and maintains equipment for lab experiments and research. • Assembles and repairs new equipment and furniture. • Monitors use of machine shop facilities by students and faculty. Supervises safety in machine shop and laboratories. • Maintains departmental inventory and orders machine shop materials and supplies. • Designs equipment as required. • Modifies equipment for research. • Deliver instructional lectures on problem-solving methodologies, machinery, and equipment to diverse audiences, including students, prospective students and various other audiences. • Mentor and advise student groups, providing guidance to support academic achievement and professional growth. • Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's (Required) Experience:
Relevant experience | 6 Years | Required Compensation:
$75,545.60 - $113,318.40 Interview Requirement:
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement:
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.